The Work Ahead
The Work Ahead
San Francisco Immigrant Legal and Education Network (SFILEN): Immigrant Family Day
Hosted by SFILEN, Immigrant Family Day is a rare opportunity for immigrant groups across San Francisco to come together, share space and build community strength.
San Francisco’s Digital Deserts: How San Francisco Chinatown and Other Neighborhoods Are Left Behind In the Digital Divide
The pandemic has forced us to rely more and more on the internet for work, school, health care, and commerce. But access to the internet continues to be a major barrier for Chinatown and other low-income communities of color.
CAA’s Spring Service Days (April 17, May 16, June 10)
Drop in to CAA’s office or our outreach location during our monthly community service days to receive immigration and employment assistance! Appointments recommended, but not required. Masks recommended. For employment services, bring your ID and proof of income (e.g. pay…
CCSJ’s Statement on the Victims Support Provided for Recent Incidents Involving Asian Seniors
Two of the 83 victims we’ve supported in the last year are Yanfang Wu, a 63-year-old Chinese woman who was shoved to the ground while waiting at a bus stop and later succumbed to her injuries in July 2023, and a 71-year-old Chinese woman who was injured in an unprovoked attack earlier this month on March 4th.
The Lau v Nichols 50th Anniversary Community Convening
Saturday, May 4, 2024 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM PTUC Law San Francisco Auditorium, 128 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94102 In 2024, Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA) will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court case Lau…
Winter 2024 Newsletter: We’re Fighting for Us
As we start this election year, we’re reminded of the immense challenges ahead for our Chinese diasporic communities. Already, politicians and mainstream media have taken this opportunity to spread anti-Asian hatred, online and beyond. This kind of fear-mongering hits home.…OUR ISSUE AREAS
IMMIGRANT RIGHTS
Effective immigrant rights work means providing full access to critical legal services as well as robust advocacy to protect the dignity and fair treatment of all immigrants.
ECONOMIC JUSTICE
A just society requires all individuals to have sustainable employment and economic opportunities that grow shared community wealth and equity.
LANGUAGE DIVERSITY
Public policy should reflect the reality that we live in a multi-lingual society by supporting multi-lingual education and ensuring all have access to public services regardless of their English proficiency.
EDUCATION EQUITY
Equity in our pre-K to higher education systems means racially diverse classrooms and programs that are universally accessible, high-quality, and tuition and cost free.
CENSUS 2020
An accurate and complete Census count protects the political representation and fair share of public resources for communities of color and immigrants who are and have been disenfranchised.
COMMUNITY SAFETY & JUSTICE
Racial profiling, national security scapegoating, and mass incarceration must be replaced with systems that humanize and protect the safety of all people.
